Midnight in Montgomery
Adam Hambrick Lyrics

′Cause it's midnight in Montgomery
The singer is emphasizing that it is currently nighttime in the town of Montgomery, setting the tone for the rest of the song.

Just hear that whipper wheel
The singer is referring to the sound of a whippoorwill, a type of bird known for its distinct, melancholic call.

See the stars light up the purple sky
The singer is describing the beauty of the night sky in Montgomery, where the stars brightly illuminate the purplish hue of the atmosphere.

Feel that lonesome chill
The artist is expressing a sense of loneliness and desolation that is felt in the night air of Montgomery.

Midnight in Montgomery, Silver Eagle, lonely road
The artist is painting a picture of a late night drive in Montgomery, along a deserted road named Silver Eagle, capturing the feeling of solitude.

I was on my way to Mobile, for a big New Year′s Eve show
The singer is reminiscing about a past trip to Mobile, where they were headed to perform at a significant New Year's Eve event.

I stopped for just a minute, to see a friend outside of town
The singer briefly paused their journey to visit a friend who lives on the outskirts of Montgomery.

Put my collar up, I found his name, and felt the wind die down
The artist raised their collar for protection against the cold wind and felt a sense of calm as they recognized their friend's name.

And a drunk man in a cowboy hat took me by surprise
The artist was unexpectedly approached by an intoxicated man wearing a cowboy hat, catching them off guard.

Wearing shiny boots, a Nudie suit, and haunting haunted eyes
The drunk man was dressed in flashy clothing, including shiny boots and a Nudie suit, and had a haunted, troubled expression in his eyes.

He said 'Friend it's good to see you, it's nice to know you care'
The drunk man expressed gratitude and appreciation for encountering the singer, acknowledging their concern for others.

Then the wind picked up and he was gone, was he ever really there?
After a sudden gust of wind, the drunk man vanished, leaving the artist wondering if he was truly there or a figment of their imagination.

′Cause it′s midnight in Montgomery
This line serves as a reminder that it is still nighttime in Montgomery, emphasizing the continued theme of solitude and darkness.

'Cause when the wind is right you can hear his songs
The singer suggests that under the right conditions, the wind carries the songs of the drunk man, hinting at some form of ethereal presence or spiritual connection.

Smell whiskey in the air
The singer can detect the scent of whiskey lingering in the atmosphere, possibly indicating remnants of the drunk man's presence.

Well I climbed back on that Eagle, and took one last look around
The artist gets back on the Silver Eagle, presumably a mode of transportation, and gazes at their surroundings before departing.

Through red tail lights, a shadow moved, slow across the ground
As the artist drives away, they notice a shadow slowly moving across the ground, illuminated by red taillights.

And off somewhere a midnight train is slowly passing by
In the distance, the singer hears the distant sound of a train passing by, adding to the melancholic atmosphere of the late night.

I can hear that whistle moanin', I′m so lonesome I could cry
The sound of the train's whistle evokes a sense of longing and sadness in the singer, intensifying their feelings of loneliness.

Hank's always singing there
The artist concludes the song by stating that Hank, referring to Hank Williams, a renowned country singer, is always singing in Montgomery, implying a timeless connection to the music and the emotions it embodies.